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Effect of Late Ripcord Removal From Glaucoma Drainage Device
Sponsor: Duke University
Summary
This is a research study to find out if removing the ripcord from a glaucoma drainage device more than 3 months after it has been placed has any effect on intraocular pressure. Participation in research studies is voluntary. The ripcord will be removed at a routine glaucoma care visit and intraocular pressure will be measured before removal, 30 minutes following, and at 1 week, 6 weeks and 3-month intervals during regular clinic visits.
Official title: Prospective, Single-arm Interventional Study to Determine Effect of Late Ripcord Removal From Glaucoma Drainage Device
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ripcord removal
Patients who have had a ripcord in place for greater than 3 months postoperatively will undergo ripcord removal in the office.
Locations (1)
Duke University Eye Center
Durham, North Carolina, United States